Senior Electrical Designer OHL

Job description / Role

Building on our past. Ready for the future

Worley is a global professional services company of energy, chemicals and resources experts. We partner with customers to deliver projects and create value over the life of their assets. We're bridging two worlds, moving towards more sustainable energy sources, while helping to provide the energy, chemicals and resources needed now.

As a Senior OHL Designer with Worley, you will work closely with our existing team to deliver projects for our clients while continuing to develop your skills and experience.

Key responsibilities:

• Deliver electrical specific design and drafting services that meet Worley, the clients and applicable statutory and regulatory requirements.
• Able to conduct site visits for various projects, specifically OHL-related projects, to identify the suitable route for the OHL.
• Able to work in PLSCAD software to get the plan and profile, sag tension and stringing chart for the OHL for different voltage levels starting from 33 kV up to 400 kV.
• Identify design scope based on the project definition and develop list of drawing deliverables and estimates to complete the work.
• Initiate and manage design and drafting assignments for project-specific requirements as per schedule and budget.
• Perform electrical specific design and drafting services such as:
• Ensure the project scope is clear, identify change and risk with design scope, and any changes to scope are recorded as per project change management processes.
• Interpret and interface vendor equipment and/or third-party design documents into project design.
• Ensure all drawings and documents are prepared and checked in accordance with Worley drafting standards and checking procedures.
• Participate in various project reviews as required.
• Undertake design and drafting assignments in line with project requirements on time and within budget.

About you:

To be considered for this role it is envisaged you will possess the following attributes:

• Diploma in Electrical Engineering.
• At least 15 years electrical design and drafting experience in the power, oil and gas industry.
• Experience in brownfield electrical systems.
• A good understanding of international standards.
• Knowledge of PDO SP STD and DEP Shell STD is a plus.
• Highly effective technical and practical electrical design and drafting skills.
• Proven skillset in utilizing the following software and tools:
• PLSCAD for OHL design is a must.
• Microsoft Office and Excel.
• AutoCAD.
• Lighting software like DIALux.
• 3D modelling software (E3D and/or S3D) is a plus.
• Effectively interface with other disciplines to ensure a fit for purpose design.
• Proven experience in creating electrical deliverables such as:
• Plan and profile for OHL (33 kV, 132 kV, 220 kV and 400 kV).
• Sag tension and stringing chart for OHL (33 kV, 132 kV, 220 kV and 400 kV).
• OHL desktop study for OHL route identification.
• Single line diagrams - HV and LV.
• OHL routing layout.
• Preparation of protection and metering drawings.
• Cable schedule.
• Material take offs.
• Electrical equipment and switchroom layouts.
• Lighting calculation (DIALux) and lighting layout.
• Power and cable routing layouts.
• Panel general arrangements.
• 3D modelling of electrical equipment, cable trays, trenches, raceways, lighting.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to clearly convey information and ideas to project team members.

Moving forward together

We're committed to building a diverse, inclusive and respectful workplace where everyone feels they belong, can bring themselves, and are heard. We provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants and employees without regard to age, race, creed, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, disability status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, citizenship status or any other basis as protected by law.

We want our people to be energized and empowered to drive sustainable impact. So, our focus is on a values-inspired culture that unlocks brilliance through belonging, connection and innovation.

And we're not just talking about it; we're doing it. We're reskilling our people, leveraging transferable skills, and supporting the transition of our workforce to become experts in today's low carbon energy infrastructure and technology.

Whatever your ambition, there's a path for you here. And there's no barrier to your potential career success. Join us to broaden your horizons, explore diverse opportunities, and be part of delivering sustainable change.

About the Company

Worley is a leading global provider of professional services in the energy, chemicals and resources sectors. We partner with our customers to address their most critical challenges at every stage of their projects: from initial concepts to sustaining and enhancing their assets. And we provide smarter, bolder solutions while delivering on our own sustainability commitments.

We are 51,000 bright minds across 46 countries all driven by a common purpose – delivering a more sustainable world. While working to fulfill our ambition to be recognized globally as the leader in sustainability solutions.